£30 is a bit of a bargain for an OS which is compatible with touch screen technology. Other features of Windows 7 include remote media streaming, improved gaming experience, enhanced security and integration of Windows Media Centre for more central and convenient management of music, movies and photos.

To find out more about the software, point your browser to www.microsoft.com/windows. Windows 7 official release date is 22 October.

UPDATE

Microsoft has informed us that the student deal is live right now.

In a statement the company has said: "The offer gives students the chance to purchase either Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade OR Windows 7 Professional Upgrade from a special website (http://www.ultimatesteal.co.uk) with both versions available for the discounted price of £30 each.

"For those students requiring the full packaged product (FPP) they can opt to receive a boxed version, by post, for an additional cost of £9."

It almost makes you want to return to student life again. Almost.

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